Texas Democrats must provide a contrast to the Texas GOP’s cruel conservatism

[TexasTowelie]

There’s no doubt that two women, one a Latina, at the top of the Democratic ticket will be a sharp contrast with the white male GOP to of the ticket. But it’s also more of a middle class, average Texan ticket which is a contrast tot he GOP side, Texas Democrats offering stark contrast.

Texas voters won’t have a hard time telling the difference between the Republican and Democratic candidates next year.

With the addition of San Antonio Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, attorney Sam Houston and party activist Steve Brown last week, the Democratic slate offers a vivid contrast to the Republican ticket, both in demographics and politics. And there are more announcements to come.

So far, Democrats are offering a diverse roster with most running unopposed on a strong progressive record, not unlike the so-called Dream Team in 2002. Republicans are more conservative than ever, with a ticket that is predominantly white and male.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Texas-Democrats-offering-stark-contrast-5005673.php

More at http://eyeonwilliamson.wordpress.com/2013/11/26/texas-democrats-must-provide-a-contrast-to-the-texas-gops-cruel-conservatism/ .

The article continues with a excerpts from the BurkaBlog at Texas Monthly.

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1. No more catering to the "center" I truly hope. This is the first chance in a LOOOOOONg time

that the Dem. candidates for top office weren't from the "big bidness" class.

[Gothmog]

2. Texas will turn blue

The best way is to focus on single white female voters

[Vogon_Glory]

3. Ralph Yarborough And Looking At A Time Capsule

I occasionally visit the Austin Public Library branch on North Loop. It's named after Ralph Yarborough, a liberal Democratic senator defeated by the more conservative Lloyd Bentsen (Who would himself probably look like a card-carrying Commie to the Tea-bagging loons who run the Texas GOP). What amazes me about looking at a couple of Ralph's old campaign posters is how they show themes that the Texas Democratic Party hasn't touched in decades.

Ralph Yarborough--he fights the people's fights. Can you imagine a 21st century Texas Democrat daring to use such a slogan or campaigning to represent Texans--not a few fat cats? I wish I could.